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Upcycling has taken over Pinterest, and it’s easy to see why! This infographic examines the benefits of upcycling and showcases some simple, stylish upcycling projects that anyone new to DIY can master.
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 50,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
Earth Day could be the most exciting year in environmental history. The year in which economic growth and sustainability join hands. It’s our turn to lead. So our world leaders can follow by example.
Here are some ideas to throw an Earth Day party like gifts, party favours or simple activities to do with your kids explaining why we celebrate Earth Day. Go check our infographic with the best recipes for Drinks, Salads and Desserts for Earth Day!
Once a month here in Germany there are some “Sperrmüll”, although I looked for it and there is no direct translation, is a day when garbage truck come and collect things that people signed up to throw away (big things, furniture, pieces, material,etc. that is not thrown away to the regular recycling bins). They ask to leave the stuff on a collection point (changeable, depending on the demand of the area) at least 24hrs before the collection day. When I first arrived to Germany, it was shocking all the stuff (specially on summer) that people throw away! This does not happen in Mexico (as far as I know, correct me if I’m wrong).
So every month I casually go for a walk around my neighbourhood to see what people doesn’t need anymore. You can even see stuff three days ahead. And really you can find so many things, in good conditions! There is people that already knows and arrive with a van to collect the stuff, probably the re-sell it or who knows what. We have collected many things from the “Sperrmüll”, i.e.: our bed side tables, a stool for our entrance hall, bookshelf, drawers… very useful and in great conditions, really! We saved a few euros: travelling to the nearest Ikea = 15kms (much of the furniture is bought there, convenient), time and money actually buying it.
But something that is very common to see are bed frames, which are very similar to the baby cribs rails. When searching for ideas to repurpose bed frames (I already have two, one as a shoe rack and the second still on its way to turned into a towel hanger), the bed frames I have are not precisely like the ones showing, so I searched instead for baby crib rails, and that looks more likely! So here are a few ideas to inspire you, all in one place, is a good combo I must say, enjoy!
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[Updated: April 2019]
“Once all the colourful plastic Easter eggs are found and opened, what do you do with them? If you’re not keen on keeping them in storage till next year, there are plenty of things you can use them for. From crafts to games to new toys, check out all the amazing things you and your little ones can create using these Easter trinkets.” – Leah Rocketto
When traveling, you can keep your toothbrush well protected from dust and dirt by cutting a hole in the bottom of the capsule with a utility knife. Slide the toothbrush head-first through the hole and close the capsule.
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To make a lollipop holder out of the plastic capsule, all you have to do is drill a hole in the bottom and the capsule will become a storage container for your sucker, meaning you can carry it around lint-free and save the rest for later.
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empty teabags for loose tea, funnel, spoon, baking soda, stapler, Kinder Surprise Egg capsule, thumbtack Fill the teabag with a few teaspoons of baking soda. Place the sealed teabag in the capsule and pierce the capsule several times with a thumbtack so the deodorizer can take effect. Make sure to replace the baking soda every so often for the full effect [Source]
Update: April 2022
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